Make your day a Day Out With Thomas as Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends Percy, Toby and Mavis, visit the Kirklees Light Railway several times during 2016 from the Island of Sodor!

To make sure the engines all behave themselves and are really useful engines, The Fat Controller, will be visiting us too.

Thomas will be pulling the first train at 10:00am (this is the only train that Thomas pulls to Shelley) after he has returned from Shelley, Thomas will be at Clayton West providing platform rides for everyone to enjoy!

Cancellation & Refund PolicyThe Kirklees Light Railway will do its best to operate the advertised train service. Should the KLR cancel an advertised train, tickets may be transferred to an alternative train (subject to availability) or a full refund may be given. If a train operates and a ticket holder is unable to use their tickets, no monetary refund will be given.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Thomas pull all of the passenger trains to Shelley?

No, Thomas only pulls the 10:00 train to Shelley. This is the only full length line trip Thomas takes each day. From 11:00, Thomas will be at Clayton West for the remainder of the day giving platform rides which is one of the activities you can complete during your visit. This is done so that all customers have the chance to ride behind Thomas. All other full length timed trips will be pulled by one of Thomas' friends.

Can I bring a pushchair to the event?

Yes, however we recommend you only bring small foldable pushchairs. There is a pushchair carriage on the train if you wish to take them to Shelley, however the pushchair will need to be folded down to transport it. There is also a free buggy park located on the platform at Clayton West. Pushchairs cannot be taken into the Cafe or Shop at Clayton West due to access issues.

Where do I park my car?

The railway has a large free car park at Clayton West. Once this car park becomes full, customers will be directed to an overflow car park.

Can I bring a picnic?

Yes, we have outdoor picnic areas available at Clayton West and Shelley. You are unable to eat your picnic in the Cafe at Clayton West or Tea Room at Shelley - only food and drink purchased on the premises can be consumed in these areas.

Do you accept card payments on site?

At Clayton West, card payments can be made at the Ticket Office, Cafe and Shop. At Shelley, we are unable to take card payments - please ensure you have brought cash with you if you wish to purchase anything at Shelley as we have no cash machines on site.

Do you have a cash machine on site?

No, please ensure you bring cash with you. Card payments are accepted at Clayton West station only.

What time does the event open?

The station building will be open from 09:30am on the day of the event. The opening ceremony will start at 09:45am.

What time does the event finish?

The majority of the activities at Clayton West will close between 17:00 - 17:30. The donkey rides will finish at 16:00. Please ensure you allow enough time at both stations to complete all activities.

Can I arrive earlier than my allocated time on my tickets?

Yes, we recommend you to arrive earlier than your allocated time on your tickets as this will enable you to complete some of the activities at Clayton West before you travel.

Can I travel to Shelley more than once during the day?

No, the event requires you to book a specific time slot to travel to Shelley which provides you with allocated seating on the train for the outgoing journey. Please ensure you complete all of the activities you wish to do whilst at Shelley before returning to Clayton West as you will be unable to travel back to Shelley.

Can I bring a dog to the event?

We don't recommend bringing dogs to the event as it is very busy and the carriages are usually full so there would be very little room. Dogs are permitted to travel on non-special event days.

Will my tickets be posted out to me?

Yes, tickets will be sent through the post to you. Please allow up to two days before the event for your tickets to arrive. If you haven't received them two days before the event, please call the office on 01484 865727. Tickets that are purchased one week before the event, may be left for collection at the ticket office on the day of the event.

Is the event indoors or outdoors?

The event is a mixture of indoors and outdoors. The trains are enclosed and some of the activites are indoors however we recommend you come dressed for the weather conditions expected.

Do I have allocated seats on the train?

On the outgoing journey between Clayton West and Shelley, you will have allocated seating on the train. On the return journey, you don't have allocated seating on the train as you are able to spend as much time as you wish at Shelley completing all of the activities on offer. There is no set time you have to return from Shelley, trains run every 30 minutes to Clayton West.

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Book your tickets now for our final Day Out With Thomas event of 2016 which takes place on the 12th & 13th November.